The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-16
In the House.

In the House to-day the special order was
the bill of Mr.. Howell, of Fulton, to amend
the charter of the Marietta and North Geor-
gia railroad SO as to permit its extension to
Atlanta.
Mr. Glenn, of Whitfield, moved an indefi.
mite postponement.
Mr. Tate, of Pickens, hoped the bill would
be passed 1t would be a great benefit to
the people of his section, and it was their
desire that the bill be considered favorably.
He was not asking the passage of the bill on.
account of the Marietta and North Georgia
railroad, but he was asking it on account Of
the great benefit that would accrue TO the
people of North Georgia. II the Legislature
ever intends to grant the charter, now ia
the time. 1t will be granted sometime.
Mr. Howell, of Fulton, in advocating the
bill said he did not believe that any argu-
ment was necessary TO convince the menu
bers of the House of the business of this
measure. We are asked to extend this line
from Marietta to Atlanta, and it shall not
in anv way come in contact with the West
ern and Atlantic railroad.
The Marietta and North Georgia Railroad
was probably ten years of age, and it was
built by $50 convicts donated by the
State. The road had outgrown itself, and
now they ask the privilege to extend it. The
effects upon the Western and Atlantic rail-
road would be small, as it would only come
into contact with it from Marietta to At
lanta. The House granted, by an almost
unanimous vote, the privilege to the East
Tennessee railroad to build to Rome.
HARBINGERs OF PROSPERITY.
Mr.. Bray, of Fulton. followed in speech
in favor of the bill He wished that every
county In Georgia had railroad. The
Northwestern States were cut into pieces by
numerous, roads which had caused them so
much universal prosperity. The extension
A. t,a Of
Georgia an outlet. He wanted competition.
In every department of life competition is
necessary The bill benefits the northern
portion of Georgia. The representatives
along the line asked that the measure be
passed. Whatever benefits one portion OF
the State rebounds to the benefit Of all
Others He appealed TO the House to vote
down the motion to indefinitely postpone,
and to consider the question fairly.
Mr.. Ham, Of Hall, spoke in favor of the
bill
Mr.. Perry. of Gilmer, thought it due his
section that the people be heard. His people
would be sorry to hear that the gentleman
from Whitfield was opposing the measure.
II was useless to argue the necessity OF the
bill. His county had been without rail-
road until 1884, when the Marietta and
North Georgia was extended fifty-four
miles. He hoped the House would grant
this extension in Difference TO the wishes OF
the people who are to be affected by it.
WILL iNJURE THE STATE ROAD.
Mr.. Berner, of Monroe, opposed the bill
because it would injure the State road
The State road occupies a tremendous posi-
ton to-day. Only few weeks ago when
the Governor called the attention of the
Legislature to the fact that some action
should be taken regarding the sale or lease,
we also received with universal disapproba-
ton a letter claiming betterments by tho
lessees If you pass this bill you necessa-
rily reduce the earnings of the State road.
He saw the evil the Legislature committed
In chartering the East Tennessee road, and
was now to be seen as a grievous mistake.
Mr. FELTON,, Of Bibb, said: 1.-THE people OF
Knoxville nave raised $3.50, 900 in aid Of this
road They realized the benefit OF the road
and wanted itextended, and all that the peo-
pie along the line are asking is the same favor
Of the Legislature that has been granted
other portions of Georgia The extension
Of the road will result in q great material
benefit to a certain section, and would
thereby be help TO the whole State"
GOOD RESULTS.
He thought the building of the East Ten.
nessee and Georgia road had been1a very
great benefit to the State, for in one in
stance alone that he knew of il had saved an-
nually TO the people Of Bibb county $500, 900.
The State of Georgia done had no more for
the Marietta and North Georgia railroad
than for the other roads. She had aided
the Macon and Brunswick by 81, 100000
gave $3.50, 900 to the Atlantic and Gulf rail-
road, $300, 900 by Endorsements Of bonds to
the Northeastern, and 100000 to the
North and South road.
Mr.. Lamar, of Richmond, favored the
bill, and was surprised at the opposition TO
it, On the motion 10 indefinitely postpone,
the vote was 20 yeas 10 90 nays.
The House held an afternoon session for
reading bills the second time.
The House Finance Committee has re-
ported favorably the resolution of Mr. Har-
rel, Of Webster, TO tell the States 1856 shares
OF Georgia railroad stock and apply the
proceeds 10 the public debt, maturing Jan.
!, 49, This stock Is now worth l97.